Susan Gouthro

Susan Gouthro is an Assistant Professor of Voice at the University of North Carolina Charlotte. Her expertise spans classical vocal performance, operatic roles, and contemporary music exploration. She previously served as a full-time soprano soloist at the Kiel Opera House in Germany for over a decade, performing major lyric soprano roles across Mozart, French, Italian, German operetta, Wagnerian, and Czech repertoires. Her career includes guest performances at Cologne, Würzburg, Bremen, and other German opera houses.

Her educational background includes studies at The Banff Centre for the Arts (Canada), The Britten-Pears School (England), and professional training in Germany. She has specialized in contemporary music performance and research, particularly focusing on Canadian composers. Notable performances include Carlotta in The Phantom of the Opera (2015-2016), with over 300 performances.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided text. Her academic profile emphasizes performance practice, vocal technique, and interdisciplinary collaborations in music.